CarVerify

Free Car Check

SA52 CJV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,685 mi
Last recorded216,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 CJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 216,685 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 216,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 206,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

N/S/R door will not open from inside or outside

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 206,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

N/S/R door will not open from inside or outside

Pass 2 Aug 2010 196,877 miles

Rear seats removed

Pass 14 Aug 2009 189,237 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrod under the plastic cover where they join the rear brake hoses

Fail 15 May 2009 189,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes to brake hoses are corroding

center exhaust rubber is split

engine oil level over filled

nearside front side light starting to deteriate

nearside windscreen has small stone chip

offside windscreen has small scratch

underside is starting to corrode

Fail 8 Feb 2008 179,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 179,258 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 171,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SA52 CJV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA52 CJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA52 CJV?

You can check the full history of SA52 CJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SA52 CJV registered?

SA52 CJV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is SA52 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 CJV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA52 CJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SA52 CJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.